Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide?

If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought?

ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

I booked my hunt with Safari North with Steve Fullerton. The hunt was for Buff & Bantang. When I arrived I was told that my Bantang area fell through. Steve was on the phone nonstop working out a plan for my Bantang. As it worked out Kevin allowed us to hunt his area for bantang. Not onlydid I get to hunt my Bantang he let me hunt the Sambar on no more than a handshake!I spoke to Kevin in Reno for the past 2 yrs re the Sambar and as luck had it I got to hunt both with Steve and Kevin.We even got to do some Barramundi fishing at no extra cost.Both these guys are top notch and give 110%

Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Mary River Australian Safaris Hunts

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All animals in good condition. Banteng, blackbuck, hog deer, javan rusa and good sambar were all seen in good numbers. Lots of buffalo.

SERVICE
RATINGS (excellent, good, fair or poor)

Quality
of Outfit:

Excellent

Guide/PH
Ability:

Excellent

Condition
of Camp:

Excellent

Condition
of Equipment:

Good

Quality
of Food:

Excellent

Trophy
Care:

Excellent

Name
of Airline:

Quantas and Jetstar.

Airline
Service:

Fair

Airline
Comments:

Quantas were A Ok. Jet Star First agreed to take my rifle, then refused to take it through Singapore. This may have been due to Singapore.

COSTS

Hunting
Fees:

For buffalo.

Amount:

$6000

Trophy Fees:

For two deer quanitity discount.

Amount:

$4000

Permits/Licenses:

Firearm permit (not used in my case).

Amount:

$50

Commercial
Airfares:

Amount:

$0

Charter Airfares:

Amount:

$0

Other Costs:

Airport collection and overnight hotel.

Amount:

$500

Total:

$0

SUMMARY
REMARKS

Problems
of Hunt:

None, ran like clockwork.

Highlights
of Hunt:

Taking a big Australian buffalo and being able to take two other species of deer on the same hunt. Being in Australia with the Gleesons and team - great people.

Equipment
Recommendations:

Bring a bloody great big rifle that you can shoot well and some very tough soft points like Barnes X Pair of short cotton sock protectors. More cash for extra trophies.

Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend?

yes

Why?

For a high end representative trophy class Asiatic buffalo, good banteng, sambar, axis, Javan and Moluccan rusa, Blackbuck in a week or so of rifle hunting, with comfortable walking I do not believe this place can be beaten. From the cape buff, I have shot and seen shot these are a lot tougher. Great food and excellent company go withot saying. The other client in camp shot a 93" SCI buff and then went for another which scored 106". 110"+ buff are shot every year. Ask Kevin about helicopter scouting In all a bit like a good African hunt but without the nasties. You could bring your son, daughter, wife etc. Would make a good bow hunt if you limited the number of animals or extended the time,

Eight hunts in Africa, one hunt in South Africa, Two Alaska and Two Canada.

Physical Condition:

Out of shape. Round is a shape! A mounain hunters physique is not required here. Being able to walk adds to the enjoyment but for those who can not I think you could get a jeep fairly close to the animals

IMPORTANT
NOTES (actions taken if hunter unhappy with hunt)

Notified Outfitter?

Notified Personal Guide?

Notified Booking Agent?

Seeking any
kind of restitution or other settlement from agent, outfitter
or guide?

If Seeking Restitution, What is Sought?

ADDITIONAL
HUNTER COMMENTS AND/OR OUTFITTER/BOOKING AGENT REBUTTAL

Fully booked for 2008 (excepting cancellations) I beleve. Talk to Kevin. says a lot. Don't book for 2009 until I have (I'm Joking)

Subscriber-Written Trip Report On Mary River Australian Safaris Hunts

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Ok, but service on the telephone in Australia requires a lot of waiting.

COSTS

Hunting
Fees:

Including trophy fees.

Amount:

$7000

Trophy Fees:

Amount:

$0

Permits/Licenses:

Amount:

$0

Commercial
Airfares:

Amount:

$0

Charter Airfares:

Amount:

$0

Other Costs:

Amount:

$0

Total:

$0

SUMMARY
REMARKS

Problems
of Hunt:

Highlights
of Hunt:

Being led by PH to a spot surrounded 180 degrees by wild water buffalo all within 15 yards.

Equipment
Recommendations:

Bow hunting water buffalo requires special broadheads, arrow weights, and bow poundage. The water buffalo is regarded as being the toughest game to penetrate - more so than cape buffalo, elephant or even rhino. Consultation with PH prior to bow hunt is highly recommended to ensure that the bow hunter has and practices with appropriate equipment.

Would You
Recommend This Hunt to a Friend?

yes

Why?

Excellent dangerous game hunt for the largest horned animal. Unlike most outfitters, Mary River actually hunts it own free range lands rather than concessions. Accommodation is a recently built lodge rather than a seasonal or spike camp. Good for families. Additional trophy species like Javan Rusa and Moluccan Rusa deer, sambar deer, hog deer, chittal deer, etc are available on large fenced estate.